Sophomore Business Marketing Major and Freshman Political Science Major student start the student led “Dallas-Jones Dream Scholarship” to aid students and encourage them to stay in school.
The Dallas-Jonews Dream Scholarship Fund gives opportunity to recognize, encourage, and reward freshmen undergraduate students who demonstrate the highest levels of intellectual and personal achievement.
(November 22, 2016 – Petersburg, Va.) – Mr. Roland S. Martin, host and managing editor for News One Now, will be Virginia State University’s fall commencement speaker scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m. in the VSU Multipurpose Center.
Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview newsmakers ranging from multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in this world.
Martin is the host and managing editor of TV One’s News One Now, the first daily morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. News One Now airs weekdays on TV One at 7AM/ET.
Martin is also the creator and host of “The Roland Martin Show,” a daily syndicated radio broadcast in 20 markets across the country; a nationally syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate and the Daily Beast; as well as senior analyst for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, where his daily segment is heard on more than 100 stations by 8 million people.
Honored with the 2013 National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) Journalist of the Year Award, Martin is a two-time winner of the NAACP Image Award and has received more than 40 professional media awards, as well as honors by numerous organizations for his contributions to the media. Martin spent six years as a CNN Contributor, and as a member of the network’s “Best Political Team on Television” he earned the esteemed Peabody Award (2009) for his 2008 Presidential Election coverage. Roland has been named three times to Ebony Magazine’s 150 Most Influential African Americans list and was also named one of the Top 50 Political Pundits by the Daily Telegraph in the United Kingdom.
Martin is the author of three books: “Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith;” “Speak, Brother! A Black Man’s View of America;” and “The First: President Barack Obama’s Road to the White House” as originally reported by Roland S. Martin.
Roland is married to the Rev. Jacque Hood Martin, author of “Fulfilled! The Art and Joy of Balanced Living.” They reside in Washington, D.C.
“As do you, we “seek common ground, not hostility; partnership, not conflict.” In order to maintain the trust required for such productive engagement, it is essential that we immediately reaffirm the core values of our democratic nation: human decency, equal rights, freedom of expression and freedom from discrimination,” wrote the university and college presidents.
The university and college presidents, according to the letter, commit themselves to promoting these values on their respective campuses and in their communities. In addition, the letter said that “we stand alongside the business, nonprofit, religious and civic leaders who are doing the same in organizations large and small.”
“In light of your pledge to be “President for all Americans,” we urge you to condemn and work to prevent the harassment, hate and acts of violence that are being perpetrated across our nation, sometimes in your name, which is now synonymous with our nation’s highest office,” asked the university and college presidents. “In our schools, on job sites and college campuses, on public streets and in coffee shops, members of our communities, our children, our families, our neighbors, our students and our employees are facing very real threats, and are frightened.”
The university and college presidents conclude, exclaiming, “One of the roles of leaders is to protect and empower the most vulnerable. As president-elect, this responsibility rests heavily on you. Let this be a mark of your leadership.”
Frank G. Pogue, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (interim president)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Albany State women’s volleyball team saw its hopes of a conference title dashed in the loser’s bracket of 2016 SIAC Women’s Volleyball Championship Tournament. After fighting hard the entire match, #4E ASU eventually dropped a pulsating 3-2 (16-25, 25-12, 25-12, 21-25 and 9-15) decision to #3E Benedict College and were eliminated from the tournament.
With the loss, the Lady Rams end their season with a 15-16 overall record. Benedict, which beat Albany State twice during the regular season, advances to meet the winner of the Clark Atlanta-Tuskegee winner.
Chelona Holmes and Brittianni Phillips each recorded 12 kills. Holmes also had nine digs. Justice Howard and Keonna Hobbs added eight kills apiece.
Setter Jahkishma Soto tallied 41 assists and eight digs. Libero Kiara Thompson led the team defensively with a game-high 21 digs.
Seniors Thompson and Kailyn Fuller played their final match for Albany State.
Aaliyah Lawson led Benedict with a game-high 18 kills, and V’Aira Harris recorded 14 kills and 14 digs. Setter Brianne had 36 assists, and Majda Cisic tallied 18 digs.
This article was written by Stan McCormick, the Director of Athletic Communications at Albany State University. This article is published here with permission.
HOUSTON (November 17, 2016) – Texas Southern University is pleased to announce that Dr. Raphael X. Moffett has been named the new Vice President of Student Affairs.
“Texas Southern University is fortunate to have added Dr. Moffett to our team,” shared TSU President Dr. Austin A. Lane. “Securing such an experienced and innovative higher education professional will certainly bolster our ability to achieve the lofty goals we have set for student achievement and institutional effectiveness.”
“I am beyond excited to be selected as the Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas Southern University,” said Moffett. “Ultimately, I want to facilitate a dynamic co-curricular experience that is focused on the holistic development of students. I’m also intrigued by the opportunity to collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni and community partners to foster a culture of student success within and beyond the classroom.”
Dr. Moffett is coming to TSU by way of Langston University where he served as Vice President of Student Affairs in Langston’s Division of Student Affairs since September 2012. In his role at TSU, Dr. Moffett will be responsible for providing student programs and services that promote the University’s mission and enhance the student campus experience; provide oversight and direction for Cooperative Education and Placement Services, the Student Center, Judicial Affairs, the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, Housing and Residential Services, the Student Recreation Center and Intramural Sports, Upward Bound/Student Support Services, Talent Search and other academic and student support services designed to foster student success.
Dr. Moffett is a visionary that is committed to enhancing students’ overall collegiate experience and providing them with skills and tools they will need to succeed post-graduation. He is known in the field as being a servant leader who is personable, goal oriented, and values driven.
Dr. Moffett focuses on providing students with effective services, innovative programs, and unique opportunities with the intent to help them maximize their potential. His philosophy is that every student has the ability to achieve academic success and personal growth with the proper guidance and support.
His research primarily focuses on factors that impact African American student retention in higher education. He is especially interested in the undergraduate educational experiences of African American men. Dr. Moffett has been involved in student affairs on the national level for several years presenting at conferences and serving on national committees to raise awareness about the importance, relevance, and legacy of HBCUs and access to higher education for underrepresented communities.
A native of Lacey, Washington, Dr. Moffett earned his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and his master’s in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English Education from Washington State University. Dr. Moffett began his career in student affairs in 2002 as a graduate student working in Residential Life at Clark Atlanta University. He was inspired by working with college students and made the decision to pursue a career in student affairs.
With 14 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Moffett has worn a variety of hats, working in the areas of student activities, residential life, retention and student success, civic engagement, multicultural affairs, academic advisement, fraternity/sorority life, leadership, student conduct, first year/sophomore experience, policy evaluation/implementation, and accreditation. He has served at Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, Trinity University and Langston University.
In his current role, Dr. Moffett serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs and provides vision and oversight of the seven units within the division. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, motivational speaking, visiting family, reading, watching and playing basketball, calligraphy, listening to music, producing music, learning how to play piano, trying new restaurants and traveling.
This article was written by Kendrick Callis, the Communications Specialist at Texas Southern University. This article is published here with permission.
Lessons learned from watching and attending a TEDx event need to be applied to HBCUs to provide continued development for HBCU students’. TEDTALKS and TEDx events are nationally and internationally recognized, but the presence of HBCU students is lacking. Too many are not exposed nor knowledgeable to the value of viewing and attending these intellectual and in many occasions thought provoking and emotional discussions. Having attended several and creating a “TIGERTALKS EXPERIENCE” at Edward Waters College I see the improvement of student engagement, communication and articulation. HBCUs continue to strive to expose their student to new initiatives that prepare students for global experiences and higher leaning benefits.
Listed are things the TEDx talks provide to help HBCU students grown and strengthen their competitive skills.
A. Everyone has a story that is equal in its importance and significance.
B. Everyone is faced with a challenge that challenge does not have to define us or determine our destinies.
C. Diversity empowers and strengthens our collective community.
D. There is a lack of personal communication between people that is wide scale and potentially divisive for our community.
E. We must look beyond our color and build relationships that strengthen and unite our community not divide us.
F. We must learn not to judge a person because of their religious believes or allow others to encourage attacks on those that worship in a different way.
G. A woman’s’ voice is just as valuable as a man’s’ and her challenges are just as real.
H. Our youth, teens and young adult’s views are just as important as our elders.
I. We cannot / should not judge a person, family or community by their zip code, area code or children by their lunch status.
J. We must never allow those that speak racism, sexism, war, strife, and separation be in leadership and allow separationist thinking.
K. Political views should not divide us, they should encourage discussion and respect.
L. We must listen to our elders for wisdom and guidance and apply their teachings.
M. Networking is a continuous process of sharing, caring and respecting others.
N We must always strive to learn every day. Education is valuable in our global economy and society.
O. Colleges and universities must be used to unite and collaborate learning for all communities.
P. Politics should never be allowed to divide people, is should be used as a medium for different opinions and ideas to come together for dialogue and discussion to find solutions.
Q. Women should have equal political power as men, people of color should not be marginalized for political gain and used as electoral fodder.
R. Children and the elderly should be the priority in building a city. To accommodate the youth, teens and young adults with mentors, role models and opportunities to learn outside of classrooms.
S. The elderly should be accommodated and respected by sharing their knowledge and talents with the youth who have similar career and life aspirations.
T. Those that are disabled should be allowed to share their knowledge to adapt a community to accommodate the levels and challenges of the disabled.
U. Before a technology is applied the benefits should outweigh the challenges for a progressive society.
V. The educational systems in public and higher education should look like the student body as much as possible with teachers and staff.
W. The prison system should be filled with educational materials, vocational opportunities and career sessions just like schools to keep people from returning.
X. Higher education should include vocational and career development centers that help students succeed and continue to grow.
Y. The community must reach out to those that have disabilities and not see their disability, look at their potential for contribution to society.
Z. Understand that everyone in a society has a place, is part of a collective family and has value.
Nuggets of Knowledge from TEDxFSCJ gained from William Jackson and Elisha Taylor
The Howard University Bison have high expectations for the upcoming basketball season with much thanks to their point guard and the nation’s leading scorer James Daniel III.
The 6-foot, 180 pound guard from Hampton, VA. led the nation with an average of 29.4 points per game last season.
“It’s not like I’m trying to defend the title or anything, it’s not a heavy weight belt,” Daniel said. “So if I’m leading scorer again, that’s all good but I’m really just trying to win. So if I get buckets while we’re winning, that’s great.”
Howard University has a lot of culture, as far as academics and social life goes, but sport culture is an area that often gets overlooked.
“It speaks a lot for the university,” Daniel said. “Yeah there are some great things as far as academics go, but we have some great things coming out of athletics. Going to Howard you represent a whole culture, everywhere you go you’re not just yourself but you represent everyone that came before you. They expect you to keep the torch going and just respect yourself and the culture.”
Daniel considers himself one of the hardest workers in the U.S. and is in a constant battle always trying to outwork himself. “When you sleep, I’m in the gym. When you’re awake, I’m in the gym. I’m just in there,” he said.
“All I want is an opportunity to show them I can do it.”
James Daniels III
Daniel says his relationship with the staff at a local gym allow him to practice sometimes until 2:30 a.m. and then he wakes back up at 6:00 a.m.
“I don’t sleep much,” Daniel said.
After graduating in May, Daniel plans on entering himself in the 2017 NBA Draft. The only intimidating part is not being given the opportunity to do it. Daniel said that “All I want is an opportunity to show them I can do it. I’ve been preparing for that journey since I was 3 years old.”
“When you look at his mama’s height and his daddy’s height, it doesn’t take long to realize he’s not going to be 6-foot-7,” James Daniel II said.
He spent much of his focus on creating an exceptional shooter.
“Everyday in the yard, he had to put up 1-200 shots before doing anything,” the elder Daniel said.
“From day one his freshman year, I knew he could play anywhere.”
Howard University Bison Coach Kevin Nickelberry
James Daniel II also played basketball in high school and then in England after high school. He now coaches for Daniel’s alma mater Phoebus High School and has coached many professional basketball players such as Allen Iverson.
“His work ethic sets him apart,” the elder Daniel said. “In a 24 hour day, we might spend 6-7 hours in a gym. He has an internal drive that he wants to be the best.”
The Howard University Bison Coach Kevin Nickelberry has also coached several teams as well as professional basketball players, but Daniel’s game and his confidence has always made him very distinguishable.
“From day one his freshman year, I knew he could play anywhere,” Nickelberry said. “He’s one of the best players I’ve ever coached. To be special or to be great it takes you. When the coaching is over and the speeches are over with, you have to go out and set yourself apart. Each player decides does he want to be good or be great. And his freshman year he decided he wanted to be great and that’s what he is.”
Daniel also has self-confidence about his game. He said that “I realized I was a really good basketball player since the second grade.”
Daniel played for Team Loaded out of Richmond, Va. from ages 14-17.
Bison are in for a treat.
“My AAU coach, we didn’t really get along,” Daniel said. “He actually didn’t play me that much. It kinda made me work harder.”
Daniel is out of practice temporarily due to a sprained ankle after rolling over a teammates foot at practice. However, he still says Bison are in for a treat this semester, adding that “I got a flat, but I’m a be straight.”
“Our goal is for him to come back out there and come back ready to go and healthy,” Nickelberry said. “And to take the next step to lead us to the NCAA Tournament. I expect him to step up and embrace the expectations and achieve them.”
He is taking this time off to shoot his shot in the classroom. Daniel will come off of the bench with above a 3.0 grade point average making him an all around hardworking student-athlete.
Daniel comes from a family that excels academically. His siblings also perform well in the classroom. His sister, Carmen Daniel, received a full academic scholarship from William and Mary.
While his father has faith in the upcoming draft, he reminds Daniel to take care of the animal right in front of him.
“Stay focused on what he has in front of him, and that’s the season here at Howard,” his father said. “The NBA Draft will take care of itself. His success of the season is where he will fall in the draft.”
Daniel will start off his season well with his routine of watching Kyrie Irving mixtapes and eating gummy worms before each game.
“We’re gonna be really good,” Daniel said. “I think my numbers will be even better this year, so it should be very exciting.”
This article was written by Anari Ormond, a Broadcast Journalism Major at Howard University. This article is published here with permission.
HBCUs are some of the most stylish campuses in the world. Howard University, specifically, is a campus where some students will “pop out” just because. Overall, the goal for many students is to simply showcase their personality through what they wear on a daily basis.
Check out these two Stylish Students of the Week below.
Rhéa Guillaume-Roussel is a junior, English major /secondary education minor from Queens. She can be caught on campus in anything from a structured classy look to a dope athletic look.
“A dash of waviness!”
Rhéa
Rhéa describes her style as all of the above and then some.
“Description of my style…a tomboy with a side of gossip girl stirred up with dash of waviness.”
Mecca Mayers is a senior, English major, from North Brunswick, NJ. Her style mirrors her bold and dynamic personality with ease.
“In my eyes, style is not defined by the brands that you’re in…”
Mecca
Mecca sports a style as unique and dynamic as her personality. Her ability to be both trendy and thrifty simultaneously is one that many people wish they had.
“My style consists of some of the newest trends, while still remaining on budget. I live in thrift stores and love finding those hidden gems. I take inspiration from mostly the 90s and early 2000s while still putting my own person twist on my outfits. In my eyes, style is not defined by the brands that you’re in, but how you rock what you have in a unique way.”
Transferring to North Carolina A&T State University and majoring in English was an easy decision to make.
Figuring out what I wanted to do with my nurtured writing abilities, now that was something that needed a little thought.
Unlike an accounting or engineering degree, being skilled in English Literature doesn’t automatically translate into a job.
Many thought I had few choices: either work as a teacher, or either be so good at writing, that I could live off my future best seller novels.
“It’s not always clear to somehow their literary talents can make a sustainable living.”
It’s not always clear to somehow their literary talents can make a sustainable living, and there are limited resources out there to help guide students to a career path. However, A&T Assistant Professor and Director of Technical Communication, Dr. Kimberly C. Harper, wants to add to those limited resources for current English students in a unique and fresh way — a podcast dedicated to English students about English Alumni.
A one-woman show, featuring English alumni guests, the podcast centers around those who have graduated with an English degree and gone on to pursue a career in one field or another. A poet, a blogger, a Language Arts teacher, a novelist, a traveling ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher and an entrepreneur in writing services are just some of the few paths that have been taken by A&T students with English degrees.
“I was on overload with all the negative images that were being depicted in mainstream media…”
Dr. Kimberly C. Harper
Dr. Kimberly Harper has an idea to tell these stories to inspire English students who may have doubts about their future and also to fight the negative stereotypes of black men and women.
“I was on overload with all the negative images that were being depicted in mainstream media…we need to start telling those daily narratives,” says Dr. Harper. “[I] want to give a platform for those that are doing positive things.”
The concept of the podcast serves three purposes:
To bring a platform to those who are doing impactful things within the black community
Provide a safe space for dialogue about current social issues and solutions, and;
To make English students understand that they can put their degree to use
“This podcast gives you a sense of what’s possible, a resource for those who need certain information outside traditional sources,” says Dr. Harper. “So if we can have a podcast where we have someone with access, [the podcast] has made that available.”
The show is set to air in the beginning of next year under Dr. Harper’s production company, Omera.
The men of Xavier University of Louisiana (fondly known as XULA) has decided to take to social media and expressed their love for XULA.
Shortly after homecoming week kicked off on Sunday on campus at the black university, the hashtag #MenOfXavier started trending on Twitter, with tweet after tweet setting the tone for this homecoming week.
Twitter user Jeffrey Ugwuanyi (@TheProphetNajee), who originally planned the mass photo shoot, told HBCU Buzz that he started the hashtag because “the black male representation on campus [XULA] is very small, we’re the minority…there’s not a lot of male involvement on campus.”
“I thought it would be great for the black men on our campus to unify in some shape, form, or fashion,” Ugwuanyi continued. “And I thought the best way to do that would be for everyone to be in a suit or a blazer and take this one big picture because I thought it would be very powerful, and also it would give an opportunity for our black males to feel represented in some type of way.”
You can check of some of the #MenOfXavier tweets below.
It seems 2 Chainz is getting into the spirit of giving.
The HBCU alum is donating part of his clothing line’s (CEO Millionaires) proceeds to homeless veterans.
In a statement on Friday, Veteran’s Day on his Instagram page, 2 Chainz explained his reasoning via a video ad, “We gotta use these platforms for good.”Money isn’t everything but I can take my opportunities and turn it into opportunities to change lives.”
“Money isn’t everything but I can take my opportunities and turn it into opportunities to change lives. When you support this new @ceomillionaires collection you’re gonna be helping bring awareness to a problem we have in America.”
2 Chainz attended Alabama State University on an athletic scholarship.
This isn’t the first he’s helped others with his own funds.
Last year, 2 Chainz made approximately $2 million in profit from his ugly sweater clothing line. Then, he delivered on his promise of giving back by helping out a veteran and also purchasing a minivan for a family in need.
It’s great to see this HBCU alum continually in the spirit of giving.
According to the website allstatequotesforeducation.com, for each insurance quote, Allstate will donate $10 to the Tom Joyner Foundation in support of HBCU students, up to $250,000. The Allstate Quotes for Education program follows the movement to get you in on supporting HBCUs and excellence and preserving a legacy. Are you part of the giving trend? Here are a few reasons that you should quote to donate.
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Despite being mocked in the Central State University community for being a Trump supporter, Omarosa Manigault still could be headed to the White House.
The arch-villain contestant from Season 1 of Donald Trump’s reality show, and also a Central State grad, shared this photo on her Twitter timeline Thursday, after Trump’s surprise victory over Hillary Clinton in the election.
Omarosa, 42, toldThe Hollywood Reporter that Trump asked her if she was “ready to come with me to Washington.” But there was no discussion of titles or positions or appointments, according to the black university grad.
She added, “The next few months there is a lot of catching up to do. I’m getting married in six months.”
Omarosa was named the director of African-American outreach for the Trump presidential campaign and is good friends with Trump.
Maybe if she’s tapped to a Trump administration position, she’ll tell us to put some put some respek on her name.
“As far as I’m concerned, Colin Kaepernick is absolutely irrelevant,” said an ESPN personality.
It was a public criticism from Stephen A. Smith, a Winston-Salem State University grad, accusing the San Fransisco backup quarterback of being “a flaming hypocrite.”
It follows Kaepernick’s failure to vote in the decisive 2016 presidential election.
Kaepernick became one of the most talked about athletes after he first refused to stand during the playing of National Anthem earlier this year. He later decided to take a knee.
“I don’t want to see him again,” Smith said. “I don’t want to hear from him again. I don’t want to hear a damn word about anything that he has to say about our nation, the issues that we have, racial injustices, needing change, etc., etc.”
Listed are things the TEDx talks provide to help HBCU students grown and strengthen their competitive skills.
He spent much of his focus on creating an exceptional shooter.
